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Can u tell me the difference between urticaria, dermatitis, and hives? which of them is caused by allergic reaction?
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Urticaria is hives: Urticaria is derived from a Latin word meaning to burn. It is the same thing as hives. Hives lasting 6 weeks are not usually allergic in origin. Dermatitis means any kind of inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis AKA eczema may be due to allergy. There are many other causes of dermatitis.
Answered 10/15/2017
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